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Senior Buyer
S&C Electric Company
Oversee procurement of complex production materials, ensuring timely, cost‑effective supply.
1d ago
$85,580 - $113,451
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Onsite
Company Size
2,900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Renewable Energy
Power Quality
Electric Utilities
Grid Automation
Distribution Automation
Role
What you would be doing
trend monitoring
inventory management
supplier management
cost analysis
data analysis
buyer mentoring
- Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes that may impact the availability or cost of materials, proactively recommending changes to procurement strategies as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with both production and non-production teams to ensure that materials and production supplies are provided in a timely manner. Provide recommendations to internal teams, considering business needs and supplier abilities, to determine the next steps needed to acquire essential commodities.
- Act as a mentor for Buyers, setting an example of how the procurement process should be executed and providing training for certain product lines and commodities.
- Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
- Maintain on-hand inventories of parts and materials for production. Develop and implement plans to reduce inventory levels while meeting production demands.
- Participate in A3 problem-solving activities as needed.
- Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers, working closely with them to address timing and quality issues and tracking their performance. Negotiate non-pricing-related aspects of agreements, such as minimum quantities and stocking agreements. Works with the Global Sourcing team to identify new suppliers and coordinates details of new purchase process setups with them.
- Tracks purchases, monitor vendor quality, and maintain records of supplier performance information and inforomation.
- Dynamically evaluate purchase recommendations and analyze cost and lead time to determine the appropriate supplier to fill the need. Makes adjustments to decisions based on supplier performance and constantly changing business needs. Complete second-level reviews for items ordered by the Production Buyers and escalate high-priority items as needed.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
- Analyze production scheduling data and information from suppliers to track key metrics, such as expense saving, past dues, dual sourcing, and inventory reductions. Report out on findings and make recommendations on potential process or supplier changes.
What you bring
bachelor's
oracle erp
excel
negotiation
analytical
electrical manufacturing
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and ethical sourcing practices.
- Understand a specific set of moderately complex commodities required for certain production lines and work with suppliers that have complex purchasing processes to acquire the needed materials in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
- In-depth understanding of procurement processes, including requisitioning, purchasing, and supplier management.
- Demonstrated experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (Advanced), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
- Good negotiation skills with the ability to understand business priorities and pursue beneficial outcomes in discussions with suppliers.
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience working in purchasing or a related role in the manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles, including inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
- Proficient in using Oracle ERP for procurement functions. Must also have some experience working with supplier management platforms and data analytics tools. Must have specific experience with Oracle ERP software.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Rounded communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments and external vendors.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile data and generate meaningful reports.
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
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Company
Overview
Since 1909
Founded Year
The company has a century-long history of innovation in electrical distribution solutions.
Millions worldwide
Customers Served
Ensures safer, more reliable, and efficient power delivery to a global customer base.
- Specializes in providing advanced power grid solutions for utilities, industries, and infrastructure.
- Offers products and services for power reliability, automation, and smart grid technology.
- Focuses on helping clients enhance their electrical infrastructure while minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
- Known for pioneering work in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.
- Long history of creating breakthrough technologies to improve grid resilience and energy efficiency.
- Has a global presence, providing expertise in the energy, utility, and industrial sectors.
100% ESOP
Employee Ownership Since 2012
The company has been 100% employee share-owned (ESOP) since 2012, fostering a culture of ownership and teamwork.
11 Years Tenure
Average U.S. Team Member Tenure
U.S. team members have an average tenure of 11 years, which is significantly higher than the manufacturing industry average.
Top Workplace
Consistently Ranked
Ranked as a Top Workplace for six years in Chicago and four years in the USA Today Top 100.
- Personal Integrity
- Respect for People
- Commitment to Excellence
- Responsible Stewardship
- Regular anonymous employee feedback, merit-based pay, awards programs, extensive career development and leadership training
- Earned culture badges for Innovation, Purpose & Values, Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Compensation & Benefits
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050.
78% reduction
GHG Emission Intensity
Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline.
81% reduction
GHG Emission Intensity
Updated figures showing an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline, reported in November 2024.
B score
CDP Climate Change Survey
Achieved a B score in the CDP 2023 Climate Change survey, reflecting strong sustainability performance.
- Three U.S. buildings LEED-certified; new 275,000 sq ft Palatine facility designed for LEED and EV charging.
- Interim targets: reduce natural gas use by 30% by 2030 vs 2014; reduce SF₆ gas emissions by 89%; Scope 1 net zero roadmap shows 95% reduction by 2040–2050.
- 100% of global electricity for manufacturing powered by renewables since 2020.
- Purchased RECs since 2012; zero Scope 2 market-based emissions since 2020.
- Awarded SSCA Responsible Supply Chain Case Study Award 2024 and Landfill-Free Initiative 2023 for decarbonization and waste-management leadership.
Top Ranked
Workplace Recognition
Ranked as a top workplace in the U.S. and Canada across general and manufacturing categories.
- Annual tracking and reporting of DE&I progress, with global workforce goals
- Recruitment through partnerships with diverse suppliers (minority‑ and woman‑owned, local, small businesses)
- Country‑level recognition in Canada: Best Workplaces in Ontario, Canada’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing
- Culture built on inclusive environment where team members can bring authentic selves and share unique ideas
- No gender statistics publicly available
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